In 2012, 2,424 people died in traffic fatalities across the state of Florida, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Take a look at which counties had the most traffic deaths per 100,000 population.

Experts said pedestrians have a better chance of being hit in Orlando than anywhere else.

United States transportation officials rolled out a federal initiative to stop the rise in pedestrian fatalities on Monday.

The Department's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is making $2 million in pedestrian safety grants available to cities with the highest rate of pedestrian deaths, and along with the Federal Highway Administration, is launching a one-stop shop website with safety tips and resources for local leaders, city planners, parents and others involved in improving pedestrian safety.

Florida leads the nation in pedestrian deaths, with nearly three deaths for every 100,000 residents.

The statistics show most of the fatalities happen in good weather, on Fridays and Saturdays after 4 p.m. The victims are usually men, according to data.

The number of pedestrian deaths increased for the first time in five years.

National and local safety experts say the trend is alarming and must be reversed.